City and Guilds 2382-18 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 2018 (18th Edition) – Level 3

Topics covered include:

• Interpret the definitions used within BS 7671
• Relate the definitions to the regulations and appendices of BS 7671
• Chapter 31 Purpose, supplies and structure
• Chapter 32 Classification of external influences
• Chapter 33 Compatibility
• Chapter 34 Maintainability
• Chapter 35 Safety services
• Chapter 36 Continuity of service
• Chapter 41 Electric shocks
• Chapter 42 Thermal effects
• Chapter 43 Overcurrent
• Chapter 44 Voltage disturbances and EMI
• Chapter 46 Isolation and switching
• Protection against electric shock
• Protection against thermal effects
• Protection against overcurrent
• Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances
• Isolation and switching
• Appendices of BS 7671
• Specify how the information contained in the appendices is used to support electrical installation activities
• Wiring systems
• Protection, isolation, switching, control and monitoring
• Earthing arrangements and protective conductors
• Other equipment
• Safety services
• Identify the requirements for inspection and testing interpret how this applies to electrical installations including; Chapter 64 Initial verification Chapter 65 Periodic inspection and testing
• Identify the requirements for special installations including refer to Section 700 of BS7671

Various start dates available. Students will study Mondays, between 9am – 5pm.

Candidates should possess a reasonable command of written and spoken English. Previous knowledge of electrical principles is required. The candidate is required to bring photographic identification to the course (ie passport/photo driving licence). The course will refer to the BS 7671 Regulations and the On-Site Guide. These are available to use during the course or you may wish to bring your own copies.

Each candidate is required to demonstrate understanding through a 2 hour, 60 question, open book, multi-choice online examination.

Prior to starting the course, delegates will be asked to provide a signed medical self-certification confirming they are fit and healthy to attend the course and where applicable to undertake the practical exercises.

Please bring along your own overalls and safety footwear.

The cost of this course can be found at the top of the webpage. This course is full cost and therefore learners are unable to get any fee remission.

You may be required to pay registration and examination fees as well as the above tuition fee; please enquire for more details.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form or contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.